| Bullseyes & Fishtales The Voice of New Britain Hunting & Fishing Club, Inc. Volume 4 Issue 5 May 2004 |
| 2004 Officers President Bob Gagliardi (203) 239-6421 Vice President Phil Gournault (860)828-7743 Recording Sec. Steve Savage (860) 537-1995 Financial Sec.Mark Norto(860) 229-8366 Treasurer John Rzeplinski (860) 828-9739 Bookkeeper Bert Lantz (860) 666-3127 Corresponding Sec. James Bascetta (860) 224-1873 Auditors Sebby Gurciullo Harold Gannon John Koba Bill Wasielak |
| Cleanup Party The Wildlife Management committee will hold a brush clearing work party at the club grounds in Colchester on Saturday June 12th beginning around 8:00 a.m. The main cleanup will be in the Oaks section between the back field and the swamp. Food & beverages will be supplied for those participating. Please bring brush cutters, weed wackers, chainsaws and leaf blowers. Pick up trucks may also be needed. For more info please contact Rich Christensen @ 563-2344 or Phillip Gorneault @ 828-7743, |
| Spring Event – Pig Roast Our annual spring event will be held on Sunday June 6th at the club grounds in Colchester. Chris Toce is the chairman of this event. Tickets have been mailed. Member tickets and youth tickets will be available at the front gate the day of the function. The cost is $25.00 and the menu will include Roast Pig & Roast Sirloin as well as a variety of fixin’s. Worker’s are still needed and don’t forget to donate those raffle prizes. To volunteer or for more info please contact Chris at (860) 667-7773. |
| June Membership Meeting Reminder The June 2nd, July 7th, August 4th & September 1st Membership Meetings will be held at 7:00 p.m. at the Club Grounds in Colchester. Food and beverages will be available beginning at 5:00 for a small ($5.00) fee. |
| Another New Honorary Member John Kraft was voted Honorary Membership at the May 5th Membership Meeting. Congratulations and good luck in Florida John. |
| Annual Ham Raffle Results The following members still have not returned their allotted tickets. A $30.00 assessment has been added to your 2005 dues. If this information is incorrect please contact Vice President Phillip Gorneault at the next Membership Meeting on June 2nd at the Colchester club grounds. Tom Fornabi Ed Ingalls Leszek Killis David Piera Steve Piera Dave Rosario Bill Seabourne Larry Starkowski Ray Szajkowski John Wrobel Jr. Ed Wysocki |
Membership Lists A list of all current members (active, junior, associate, honorary & lifetime) will be posted at the Colchester club grounds. A list of new member applicants along with their projected swearing in dates will also be included. |
| New Member Applicants The following applicants have been interviewed and their applications were accepted at the May 5th membership meeting. Sponsored by Richard Lockery Ray Szajkowski Steven Dubowsky Keith Gooley Thomas Gray Harold Gannon Alan Carrier Barry White Paul Demaio Jim Ciancimino William Gervais Joe Wrobel Gary Mackenzie Randy Schmidt . |
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| Safety Reminder Just a reminder that there are no rapid fire weapons allowed on the Colchester Rifle & Pistol Range and please remember to SIGN-IN Upon Arrival at All club properties. |
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| Next Membership meeting Wednesday June2-nd Next Officers meeting Wednesday June16-th Membership Meetings to be held at the Colchester Club Grounds. June / July / August / September Range Hours Sunday 12:00 Noon - Sunset All Year March 1 thru September 14 Monday - Saturday All Day September 15 thru February 29 Monday - Friday 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Saturday Closed All Day |
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| New Colchester Camping Regulations As the summer camping season arrives just a reminder of the newly passed regulations, which will also be posted at the Colchester club grounds along with reservation sign up sheets. All organization rules and regulations will also be available at the online web site http://oocities.com/nbhf@sbcglobal.net/ (or by contacting any officer) Camping Regulations 1. Campers that are being actively being used by a member may be left on the club property between April 1, and the end of the deer season. All other campers or other vehicles must be removed immediately. 2. No storage of campers/vehicles will be allowed on the club property from the end of deer season through March 31, except as provided in the "Grandfather Provision" 3. Campsites will be determined and numbered by the Property Management Committee. With the approval of the Executive Committee. 4. Camping is not permitted on the rifle range or skeet range area. 5. The Executive Committee shall designate four (4) prime sites. Reservations for a prime site may be made for no more than (2) weeks. Reservation requests will be made in the sign-in sheet located in the pavilion, and are on a first come, first serve basis. A two-week notice is required. Campers-tents must be removed from the campsite when camping is completed. 6. Weekend campers will not need a reservation for a prime site if it is open. 7. When campers are not being used, they must be moved from the camping area, and placed in an area designated by the Executive Committee. 8. The member must maintain the member's camper and the space around the camper in proper fashion. 9. No campsites may be occupied during a major event, unless approved by the Executive Committee. 10.Any suspected violations of these regulations should be reported to the Executive Committee. "Grandfather Provision" Members whose names appear on the addendum, and are actively using their currently owned camper, will be granted the right to leave their camper on the property until December 2006. |
| Kids Fishing Derby May 6, 2004 Honoring Ray Salsbury The kids fishing derby this year was yet another success due to the effort of many members who contributed by donations of money, gifts, and time. My son and I thank all who helped. Special thanks go to Joe Wrobel’s wife Sheryl and my wife Babs, for which with out their help this derby could never have run so smoothly nor have been so enjoyed by all who attended. For all who did not receive their certificate at the derby or pick up their trophy, please see me at the June meeting where they will be available for you. Thanks again to all who made this event a success. We could not have it with out you. Sincerely, John E Wrobel and John A Wrobel Kids Fishing Derby Co-Chairmen |
| 24 children in the 1 to 5 years old category. They caught 24 trout collectively. 33 children in the 6 to 10 years old category. They caught 38 trout collectively. 9 children in the 11 to 15 year old category. They caught 13 trout collectively. 66 children total participated. A total of 75 trout caught. Trophy winners:Biggest fish trophy for a 19.5” trout goes to Paul Massores. Most total inches for 3 fish caught were 45.5” and the winner, Charlie Leary |
| 0 to 5 years old 1st place 17” fish, JP Gerneault. 2nd place 16.75”fish, Liam Sullivan. 3rd place 16” fish, Jack Luco. 6 to 10 years old 1st place 17” fish, Shawn Salleven. 2nd place 16.5 fish, Shane Wrobel 3rd place 16” fish, Alexandra Deshaine. 11 to 15 years old 1st place 15”fish 3 fish caught, Rich Martel. 2nd place 15” fish 1 fish caught, Randy Shmidt. 3rd place 14.5: fish, Jack Kusinski |
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